Communities rely on Accelerated Bridge Construction (ABC) to minimize long road closures and traffic detours. ABC also reduces rerouted traffic patterns, increasing safety for both drivers and construction crews. County Prestress & Precast’s Prestressed Concrete Bridge Girders are an ideal solution for Accelerated Bridge Construction.
Off-Site Fabrication
Prestressed bridge systems can shorten bridge construction timelines because they can be produced while the work site is being prepared. While temperatures, humidity, rain, and wind can delay cast-in-place construction, County Prestress & Precast’s climate-controlled facilities meet the highest industry standards and are operational year-round. Prestressed girders also reduce the need for temporary support structures, offering significant time and cost savings.
Meeting a Growing Need
American bridges are inspected according to the National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) by comparing the existing condition of the structure to its original condition. Bridges are permanently closed when they are categorized as either structurally deficient or functionally obsolete. As infrastructure ages and more bridges require replacement or repair, community leaders are looking to Accelerated Bridge Construction as an ideal solution.
The Federal Highway Administration cites prefabricated bridge elements and systems as an important technology for Accelerated Bridge Construction: “The timely innovation comes when approximately 25 percent of our Nation’s aging bridges need repair or replacement and our highways are already congested without the added strain of road closures.” Transportation departments across the nation rely on prestressed concrete bridge girders to build infrastructure to meet the needs of local communities.
Use County Prestress & Precast’s Prestressed Concrete Bridge Girders for your next project by contacting our Customer Service Team at (708) 562-7700.